Senior Sous Chef

I am recruiting for a Senior Sous Chef to assist the Head Chef in the overall management and control of the Kitchen and lead the catering team in his absence. Your role will be fundamental in maintaining and further developing the skills of the Kitchen team.

*Maintain & improve standards of service in relation to all procedures, staff and food production
*Ensure that catering deadlines are met
*Assist in the implementation and monitoring of all departmental training & development plans
*To supervise, motivate, coach & team build
*Provide assistance to the Head Chef with functions and other arranged events
*In the Head Chefs absence and in conjunction with the management team, lead the Kitchen Brigade
*Provide assistance to the Catering Manager and Assistant Catering Manager or department in any area that is suited to your experience or skill set
*Assist in the implantation of all COSHH and HACCP Regulations
*You will be expected to step in and cover staff sickness and shortfalls, which could be at short notice
*Maintain and encourage in others the strictest of hygiene disciplines
*Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required

To be considered for this position you will need to show strong experience within both bulk catering and fine dining establishments with a minimum of 5 years' experience at Sous Chef level. Due to the nature of the business you will have extended periods where you will not be required to work. There are no split shifts involved and you will be required to work five days out of seven. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a well known establishment, please apply to the advert or contact me for more details or a full job description.